'Wow Writers' looks for the next great writer

DHAKA, Feb 09, 2017 (BSS) - Lifestyle app WowBox has launched 'Wow Writers', a special competition for those craving to showcase their ability to write.

Three best writers, chosen from the submissions by an esteemed panel of judges, will have their write-ups showcased to an audience of the app's 6.5 million users, said a press release today.

The best writers will be selected by a judging panel comprising of renowned screenwriter, novelist, dramatist and journalist Anisul Haque, journalist Elita Karim and media personality.

Nominated from the marks given by the judges and votes cast by users, the winners will receive an exclusive brand new laptop each.

Interested participants are invited to send their write-ups (in Bangla or English) by February 12, 2017.

The pieces can be either fiction or non-fiction, and must be between 200 and 500 words long. Participants may submit their pieces either directly by typing on the WowBox app, or may attach doc files to the app to submit.

"Wow Writers' aims to provide those talented writers a platform where they will be able to exhibit their work to millions of WowBox users, which will be a great kick-start for them to explore their potential further," said Yasir Azman, Chief Marketing Officer of Grameenphone.

Grameenphone users can directly download the WowBox app on their android smartphones from the Google Play Store. For Grameenphone users, WowBox contains beneficial data packs, free music and games, exclusive deals and offers, local and international news, sports news, weather updates, live score and updates, and much more. The application is zero-rated, meaning no data charges will be deducted.